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CTEK 1018 User Manual

CTEK 1018
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MULTI US 7002
Battery Charger
For lead-acid batteries 14150Ah
User Manual and Guide to professional
charging of starter and deep cycle batteries.
Model 1018
US
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CTEK 1018 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage100-240 V AC
Input50/60 Hz
Weight0.8 kg
Back Current Drain< 1 mA
Ambient Temperature-20°C to +50°C
Insulation ClassIP65
TypeBattery Charger
Battery TypesLead-Acid, AGM, GEL, Calcium

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning about chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

Save These Instructions

Manual contains important safety and operating instructions for model 1018.

Risk of Explosive Gases and Personal Precautions

Warning: Risk of Explosive Gases

Batteries generate explosive gases; follow instructions to prevent explosion risk.

Personal Precautions

Advice for working near batteries, handling acid, and avoiding sparks.

Preparing to Charge

Battery Preparation Steps

Steps for removal, cleaning, adding water, and checking voltage.

Charger Location

Safe Placement Guidelines

Placement away from battery and ensuring ventilation.

DC Connection Precautions

Steps When Battery is Installed in Vehicle

Positioning Cords and Clearing Hazards

Position cords to avoid damage and stay clear of moving parts.

Negative-Grounded Vehicle Connection

Connecting clips for negative-grounded vehicles.

Positive-Grounded Vehicle Connection

Connecting clips for positive-grounded vehicles.

Disconnecting Procedure

Steps for safely disconnecting the charger.

Battery Outside Vehicle Connection

Connecting External Battery Clips

Steps for external battery connection.

Important Safety Information

Charger Limitations and Faults

Cannot restore worn batteries; identifies potential faults and causes.

Battery Types and Settings

Normal and Gel Battery Mode

Mode 14.4V for wet/Gel batteries.

Cold Temperature / AGM Battery Mode

Mode 14.7V for cold/AGM batteries.

Supply Mode

Mode 13.6V for maintenance, suppresses spark protection.

Recond Mode

Mode 15.7V for deep discharged batteries.

Charging

Starting Charge Process

Connect power, select mode, interpret lamps.

Interrupting Charge

Safely stop charging by disconnecting power.

Charging Phases

Desulphation and Start Phase

Initial phases for sulphated batteries.

Bulk Charge Phase

Primary charging phase.

Absorption and Analysis Phase

Final charging and measurement phase.

Maintenance Charging

Float and pulse maintenance to keep battery healthy.

Indicators

Indicator and Mode Descriptions

Explains meaning of indicator lamps and mode buttons.

Error Mode

Error Mode Causes and Reset

Conditions leading to error mode and how to reset.

Technical Data

Electrical Specifications

Voltage, current, ripple, and drain specifications.

Physical and Environmental Specs

Temperature, cooling, capacity, and dimensions.

Extension Cord Guidelines

Recommended AWG sizes for AC extension cords.

Overheating Protection

Battery Cables

Connecting Eyelet Terminals

Instructions for connecting battery cables with eyelet terminals.

Maintenance

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Conditions

CTEK Power Inc's 5-year limited warranty against defects.

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